The 2026 Mercedes CLA will use a new turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a 48-volt hybrid system. While we don’t have all the powertrain details yet, Mercedes has confirmed that the CLA hybrid will be offered with two different power outputs and in both front- and all-wheel...
We also drove the GTS Sport Turismo and found it to be rewarding a curvy road. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 0–60-MPH Times The Taycan is one of the quickest cars we've ever tested, a 2020 Taycan Turbo S rocketing to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds. But that car had a maximum ...
VSC has had a profound impact on car safety and performance. By helping to prevent skidding and loss of control, it has reduced accident rates and saved lives. Studies have shown that cars equipped with VSC have a significantly lower risk of single-vehicle crashes, particularly on slippery road...
Spider senses are working then. The deal is, electric vehicles have on-board chargers. Some cars are only given the capacity to accept 7.4kW AC power. If you connect to a 22kW charge point, but you have this limitation, you’ll still only get 7.4kW power delivery. Though the Type 2...
Pedestrians are not used to cars stopping for them when crossing the road. Don’t be scared if you see a pedestrian getting close to your car or if it looks like they are about to walk into your car. If you stop to let pedestrians/animals cross the road, be aware of the cars behind...
Lotus cars achieved much fame, especially in Formula 1 racing, but the company struggled in the ’70s and early ’80s, then was rescued by the sale of the famed Lotus Esprit Turbo in the US market. Sadly, Chapman died at the early age of 54, but his company — after changing hands ...
Internal On-Board Use Cases for Connected Vehicle Technology Internally, a connected vehicle is designed to connect to a driver’s or passenger’s smartphone, to vastly increase the functionality beyond playing music or routing a phone call through the car’s speakers. ...
An employer expects a driver to have excellent concentration when driving a vehicle. Being attentive and alert can help you prevent other cars from crashing into your vehicle and thus ensure passenger and package safety. Keeping your eyes on the road while being prepared for any obstacles can ...
In a boosted engine (one with a turbocharger or supercharger), additional air can be forced under pressure into the engine on demand. This trick makes a small displacement engine breathe and produce power like a much larger displacement engine. If you use a turbo or supercharger to cram 50...
A car (or automobile) is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation. Most definitions of cars say that they run primarily on roads, seat one to eight people, have four wheels, and mainly transport people rather than goods.Cars came into global use during the 20th century, and developed...